We are ALWAYS changing. Our interests, or values, shift from season to season. We all have things we keep in our lives that are no longer useful. Things that no longer meet our needs, take up space, and create clutter. For example, think about those jeans you had back in high school... we dream of sliding back into them- ONE DAY. We hold tight to them "just in case". The reality is that we would be better off to donate, repurpose or trash them in order to make room for new on

Drained? Feeling like the life is sucked right out of you? We want to arm you with tried and true tips to create your own plan of attack. I know, I know... Self-Care? Yup. This is no different than a tune up on your car or an occasional reboot for your IPhone. You have to take care of your body, in order to have your body continue taking care of you. Simple. Read E-Therapy Cafe's Wendy Gauntner's: Secrets for Motivation & Energy What are Benefits to Self-Care? Renewed energy

Ever since Calgon commercials promised to “take me away,” (and I don’t mean by a shady character in a windowless van), I have sought out ways to pamper myself. I take a bath almost every night. And by every night, I mean my husband asks me, “What’s up?” when I don’t follow my evening ritual. For years, a bath has been a great source of stress relief (unless you count the times my toddler slipped through the perimeter and invaded my bathroom while his dad caught the end of a f

Whatever brought you here to read about Toxic Leadership, I believe we can all agree that the struggle is real. If you are working for one of these goons, then you probably already feel frustrated, angry, and discouraged. You may even feel hopeless. I am here to encourage you that there is hope. You will be able to breathe deeper and as all things do, this will pass. If you can, explore new opportunities- you have value. If you are stuck in your job and simply can't walk away

Yes, it’s true, I fired my boss. At first, the shock hit me like a freight train. I couldn’t help but think, “Self, what did you just do? You did WHAAA?” But after I stepped back, took a lot of deep breaths, drank an amazing bottle of wine, I channeled my inner calm and knew it was the right decision. I fully acknowledge that I am good at what I do and love what I do, just not under the current leadership. I unabashedly, unashamedly, and unapologetically fired my boss and I

Not one person in their right mind would want to live, breathe, and work in a toxic wasteland. And yet, many people all across America find themselves right in the middle of said poisonous place every day. Their workplace. So, knowing that many of us need our job and can't walk away, how do we survive toxic bosses and overcome them? Through education, self reflection, and focusing on survival. WHAT A TOXIC BOSS IS. Most of the toxic bosses simply can’t do their job, let alon

Working from home can be a challenge on a good day, but summer shenanigans make it almost impossible. This year, my son is 14 years old. He’s old enough to make his own plans, participate in sports and still need an on-call chauffeur. Because everyone at our house is busy, I often feel like I live in my car. I have enough snacks in the back seat to get through a zombie apocalypse. I also carry a large pile of emergency yoga mats just in case I need to break into downward faci